Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Decorations Hold issued on 16 January 1941

issued on 16 January 1941 and retaining a certified black-and-white portrait of Ankerstein with fingerprint samples

The Viet Cong guerrillas

Riveted to the reverse of the shaft is a black leather strap with a functional snap button for uniform suspension

in turn securing in place a 1939 Iron Cross I Class

Army Parachute Rigger Badge (in gilt metal with black and white enamels

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Decorations Hold issued on 16 January 1941An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, in silver and enamels, measures 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), worn on the ribbon, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a boutonniere, and contained in the original case of issue, in black lacquer with purple interior, very fine. An Order of the Rising Sun, VIII Class, in silver, measures 30. 5 mm (w) x 32. 2 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, dark patina, very fine. Accompanied by the boutonniere. Contained in the